This week's top picks for West Cork Spring activities

Evenings are getting longer and people are starting to coming out of their Winter cocoons looking for fun things to do this Spring. Whether you are looking to go on a short weekend or midweek break a visit to West Cork is the ideal way to recharge tired winterbased batteries. For Skibbereen accommodation, the West Cork Hotel is centrally based in West Cork making it the perfect location for exploring all that West Cork has to offer this Spring. 

With many of the summer attractions opening from late March and early April onwards, spring might be the perfect time to kick start your holiday and add a few memorable days to a busy schedule.

From exploring the natural unspoilt landscape, taking in the local attractions, sampling the glorious artisan crafted food in restaurants and the markets, to partaking in a whole of family friendly activities and leisure pursuits from invigorating sports to a relaxing round of golf, there is a wide list of things to do in West Cork consider on a spring holiday in West Cork.

Here are just a few of our top picks this week of what to do this Spring..

Take in the magic of spring with the Wildlife of West Cork

Spring conjures up one image: nature reappearing after a harsh winter. For avid birdwatchers and garden and wildlife enthusiasts’ spring heralds’ regrowth, new life and the familiar return of long lost seasonal visitors both old and new. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will find much to see on a trek to west corks countryside, coastal regions and offshore islands.

Whale Watching

One of the many exciting seasonal visitors to come back in spring are the whales and dolphins off the west cork coast. Take to the seas and catch sight of the many maritime visitors who make the waters off West Cork their temporary home with a whale watching West Cork tour. With different species of whale and dolphin migrating to these shores throughout the year, whale watching season begins in force from April to December.

Visit the many villages and locals in the area – heritage tours

If walking isn’t your thing, then why not try a coastal drive or a tour of the many towns and villages in the west cork region. With their laidback charm, great food served daily in the many restaurants and pubs, and the many scenic, heritage sites and local attractions in each area, a day trip to any of the many regions and hinterlands of west cork is a must. With many towns and villages to choose from for hotels near Bantry or hotels near Schull the West Cork Hotel is the ideal base to explore the region.